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Every weekday from 6 to 9 a.m. on the Ideas Network stations, listeners can hear Joy Cardin talking with a wide variety of guests about issues that matter -- from politics to popular culture.

Executive producer Michelle Johnson, along with producers Bill Martens, Nyajai Ellison and Kealey Bultena look for knowledgeable guests from different perspectives on state, national and international news and lifestyle topics like healthy living, travel and recreation.

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From lake views to outstanding food and never-ending brews, there’s always a reason to visit the city of Milwaukee, but where should you begin on the list of things to do? Our guest explains all the things that makes Milwaukee a city worth visiting and coming back to during any season of the year.

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Multiple groups that promote far-right ideology call themselves the “alt-right,” but what does that actually mean? Who are they? Our guest explains how political radicals join together now and why they’re getting attention. He says today’s “alt-right” is steeped in tradition and yet differs from...

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President Donald Trump blames "both sides" for the deadly violence at a Charlottesville, Virginia rally last weekend. In the Week in Review, our guests weigh in on whether they think Trump's response was appropriate. They also discuss the future of chief strategist Steve Bannon following the...

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For decades, Americans have longed to be ‘cool’ - a seemingly timeless concept and style prized by many, and well-illustrated by individuals from Billie Holiday to James Dean. But what exactly does it mean to be cool, and just how did the concept develop? This hour, a guest historian explore the...

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Recent Shows

If you’re feeling stressed, some say a walk in the woods is a great way to turn around your mood. But a growing trend of so-called ‘forest bathing,’ or total immersion in the woods, takes reconnecting with nature one step further...and proponents say it has serious health benefits. We explore...

Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson says he is “not entirely comfortable” with President Donald Trump’s response to the recent violence in Charlottesville, Virginia. Our guest analyzes Trump’s comments, the various reactions from those on the political left and right, calls for him to fire chief...

The cranberry industry is urging people to eat more cranberries in anticipation of another big harvest. Our guest has suggestions on what to do with some of the 5.6 million barrels Wisconsin is expected to produce this year. He also addresses how the nation’s continued surplus is harming local...

Children’s books - ranging from works by Dr. Seuss to Maurice Sendak’s “Where The Wild Things Are” - aren’t just entertaining - they’re also filled with lessons for people of all ages. We talk with an author about the value of children’s books and consider what can be learned from treasured...

The Big Question

After higher profile Democrats, including Congressman Ron Kind, Senate Majority Leader Jennifer Shilling, former state Sen. Tim Cullen and Dane County Executive Joe Parisi, announced they would not run for governor in 2018, who do you most want to take on Gov. Scott Walker?

Professional Fire Fighters Association of Wisconsin President Mahlon Mitchell